217 Locust St, Avalon (Pittsburgh), PA 15202 Property Records

Allegheny County property record for 217 Locust St, Avalon, PA 15202

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,828 sqft · built 1902
Lot Size0.083 acres (3,600 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$77,500 (Feb 2018)
Tax Bill$353 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2018 Mortgage
Feb 2018 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN159-H-131

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN159-H-131
Alternative APN
  • 0159-H-00131-0000-00

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,828 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1902
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1902
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area3,600 sqft (0.083 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Street Address217 LOCUST ST
CityAVALON
StatePA
Zip15202-2623
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal DescriptionPTS 19-20 LOT 40X90 IN ALL LOCUST ST 2 STY ASB SHGL 217
Legal SubdivisionH
Legal Block159H
Legal Lot Number131
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Township / Civil DivisionAVALON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2011
Census Tract432400

Owner

217 Locust St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in February 2018.

Source: Allegheny County records, as of September 3, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 972, WEXFORD, PA 15090-0972
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 3, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
STANDARD BANK PASB
Feb 22, 2018Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Apr 7, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEXTIER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleFeb 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 31, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20184919
Deed Book / Page17117 / 184
Prior Transfer DateJun 10, 1968
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Property Address217 LOCUST ST, AVALON, PA 15202-2623
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 7, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0495920157
DateAug 3, 2018
Book Page49592/157
Instrument201852720
Lender
NameSTANDARD BANK PASB
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

February 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateFeb 22, 2018
Property Address217 LOCUST ST, AVALON, PA 15202-2623
Document Number0171170184
Book / Page17117 / 184
Instrument DateJan 26, 2018
Instrument201804919
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 21, 2021
Title CompanyOXFORD SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 972, WEXFORD, PA 15090-0972

Mortgage

Document Number201811706
DateFeb 22, 2018
Instrument201811706
Lender
NameLAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionALLEGHENY PA
Recording DateApr 7, 2026
Property Address217 LOCUST ST, AVALON, PA 15202-2623
Document Number0000017424
Book / Page61220 / 198
Instrument202617424
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000017424,
DateApr 7, 2026
Book Page61220/198
Instrument202617424
Lender
NameNEXTIER BANK NA
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
Interest
Rate6.01%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Locust St was $353, down 85.7% from the year before.

Source: Allegheny County assessment roll, as of June 3, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny County
MunicipalityAvalon Borough
Unified School DistrictNorthgate School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$353.00 (-85.73%)$55,000 (-) Land $17,200 Building $37,800$55,000 (-) Land $17,200 Building $37,800
2025$2,473.00 (+6%)$55,000 Land $17,200 Building $37,800$55,000 Land $17,200 Building $37,800
2024$2,333.00 (+1.3%)
2023$2,303.00$55,000 Land $17,200 Building $37,800
2012$55,000 Land $17,200 Building $37,800

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 217 Locust St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 217 Locust St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWEST VIEW WATER AUTHORITY
serves 200,000 people · EPA ID PA5020043
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionSep 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityTreatment failure
resolved · Aug 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 551 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
980 / 880
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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